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Instant Poison
Changed from Classic6 ranksLevel 20
Instant Poison
Rank 6Nature
3 sec cast
Reagents: Dust of Deterioration x4, Crystal Vial
Makes: Instant Poison VI
Learned at level 60
Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 76 to 100 Nature damage. 175 charges.
All ranks of Instant Poison
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 20 | 3 sec cast · Reagents: Dust of Decay, Empty Vial · Makes: Instant Poison | Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 13 to 17 Nature damage. 60 charges. | changed Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 19 to 25 Nature damage. 40 charges. |
| Rank 2 | 28 | 3 sec cast · Reagents: Dust of Decay x3, Leaded Vial · Makes: Instant Poison II | Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 20 to 26 Nature damage. 85 charges. | changed Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 30 to 38 Nature damage. 55 charges. |
| Rank 3 | 36 | 3 sec cast · Reagents: Dust of Deterioration, Leaded Vial · Makes: Instant Poison III | Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 29 to 37 Nature damage. 105 charges. | changed Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 44 to 56 Nature damage. 70 charges. |
| Rank 4 | 44 | 3 sec cast · Reagents: Dust of Deterioration x2, Crystal Vial · Makes: Instant Poison IV | Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 45 to 57 Nature damage. 130 charges. | changed Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 67 to 85 Nature damage. 85 charges. |
| Rank 5 | 52 | 3 sec cast · Reagents: Dust of Deterioration x3, Crystal Vial · Makes: Instant Poison V | Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 62 to 80 Nature damage. 150 charges. | changed Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 92 to 118 Nature damage. 100 charges. |
| Rank 6 | 60 | 3 sec cast · Reagents: Dust of Deterioration x4, Crystal Vial · Makes: Instant Poison VI | Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 76 to 100 Nature damage. 175 charges. | changed Coats a weapon with poison that lasts for 30 minutes. Each strike has a 20% chance of poisoning the enemy which instantly inflicts 112 to 148 Nature damage. 115 charges. |
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 11343.
Questions players ask
When do Rogues learn Instant Poison?
Rank 1 at level 20, with later ranks at 28, 36, 44, 52, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Instant Poison change from Classic?
Yes. At least one rank has different numbers or wording. The comparison table on this page shows the Classic text beside the Forever text for every rank.
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.